Ithaca Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ithaca, Greece in December.

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Vathi Stavros Kiónion Frikes

Planning a getaway to Ithaca, Greece this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ithaca in December

Ithaca, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Ithaca generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Vathi.

For a closer look at conditions across Ithaca, Greece, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Vathi with an average of 182 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Kiónion with 187 mm (7.4 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore Ithaca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ithaca — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vathi)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November19°C (66°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ithaca in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ithaca.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ithaca

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Ithaca, Greece?

Temperature range in Ithaca (December)

Precipitation variation in Ithaca (December)

Vathi

In December Vathi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Vathi →

Stavros

In December Stavros generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Stavros →

Kiónion

In December Kiónion generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kiónion →

Frikes

In December Frikes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Frikes →

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In our records: Greece December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Greece in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Greece dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in The Metéora on December 19, 2001.
  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Greece was -6°C (21°F) in The Metéora on December 20, 2001.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ithaca in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vathi 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Stavros 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Kiónion 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Frikes 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)

Ithaca weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ithaca, Greece in December?

Ithaca, Greece typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Vathi average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ithaca, Greece in December?

Average temperatures in Ithaca, Greece during December range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Vathi.

Does Ithaca, Greece get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Vathi records an average of 182 mm (7.2 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Ithaca, Greece.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ithaca, Greece?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ithaca, Greece due to the typically poor weather in Vathi.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Vathi. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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